Natural Disasters in Bitter Springs, AZ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
93.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
58.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
46.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 99.6 |
| Wildfire | 99.4 |
| Winter Weather | 98.3 |
| Landslide | 97.4 |
| Earthquake | 90.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 85.7 |
| Avalanche | 81.7 |
| Cold Wave | 80.2 |
| Heat Wave | 63.9 |
| Ice Storm | 57.6 |
| Hail | 57.1 |
| Drought | 25.1 |
| Tornado | 24.3 |
| Strong Wind | 14.4 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
24
Most Recent
Fire
Jun 2022
Most Common Type
Fire
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2022 | Fire | PIPELINE FIRE |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Fire | TUNNEL 2 FIRE |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Fire | MUSEUM FIRE |
| Apr 29, 2018 | Fire | TINDER FIRE |
| Nov 6, 2014 | Fire | SLIDE FIRE |
| Oct 4, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 20, 2010 | Fire | SHULTZ FIRE |
| Jun 19, 2010 | Fire | HARDY FIRE |
| Mar 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 24, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 3, 2009 | Fire | TWIN FIRE |
| Jun 18, 2006 | Fire | BRINS FIRE |
| Jun 14, 2006 | Fire | WOODY FIRE |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 17, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 25, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jan 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
294
Total Claims Paid
$5,240,715
Avg Claim Payout
$17,826
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$25,326,203
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
131
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4524 | Biological | 25 | $16,917,196 |
| DR-1940 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $6,082,205 |
| DR-1581 | Severe Storm(s) | 64 | $1,864,430 |
| DR-1888 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $305,869 |
| DR-4620 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $156,503 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
21
Federal Funding
$2,997,341
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.74
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 5 | $34,556 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 3 | $469,424 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 2 | $20,884 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 2 | $1,011,278 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $1,267,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bitter Springs has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, wildfire, winter weather. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (11 declarations). 294 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $25,326,203 in public assistance recovery funding. 21 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.